Lorex Cloud vs DVS mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorex Cloud
Access and manage your security camera system from anywhere. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and capture snapshots or video clips directly from your mobile device. Configure settings and receive important notifications for enhanced home security.
- Easy system setup and control
- Remote live video viewing
- Playback recorded video
- Record videos and take snapshots
- Configure system settings
- Push notifications
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With Lorex Cloud, you can: • Enjoy easy setup and control of your system • View live video from multiple cameras remotely • Playback recorded video to review events • Record videos or take snapshots directly from your iOS device • Configure system settings and push notifications • Enjoy professional-grade features Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and HD Active Deterrence solutions.
DVS mobile
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DVS Mobile facilitates remote management of monitoring devices from around the world. Remote access and remote control at any time using a mobile phone. This application is only for NVRS, DVR and IPC. It allows you to check your home, pet, loved ones or company at any time. Thanks to the advanced instant alert function, you can receive notifications of motion detection by SMS and take the necessary steps to ensure the security of your property. Main features: 1. Real-time view 2. Play the recorded video 3. Push motion detection
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Verdict
Lorex Cloud and DVS mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lorex Cloud ships an update every 6 months, DVS mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex Cloud | DVS mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (282 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Alkam Security |
Bugs and requests
Lorex Cloud
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Inability to add/connect cameras
- Blank or black camera feeds
- Incorrect time zone settings
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved camera view customization
- Better playback controls and timeline scrubbing
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Regular app updates and bug fixes
DVS mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Cloud
No in-app purchases
DVS mobile
No in-app purchases
